Zhejiang University (ZJU) has been ranked first among academic institutions worldwide in the Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders rankings, released on June 10, 2026 — the first time ZJU has topped the ranking.The Nature Index, published by Springer Nature, tracks institutional contributions to research published across 177 high-quality journals and one conference proceedings, spanning the natural, health, applied and social sciences. The 2026 edition features an expanded scope, incorporating...

More than 40 journalists from domestic and international media outlets recently visited Zhejiang University (ZJU) to explore its latest achievements in scientific innovation, talent cultivation, and cultural heritage. The visit offered the delegation a firsthand look at how ZJU integrates cutting-edge technology with education to foster creative minds.The delegation's first stop was the artificial intelligence (AI) exhibition hall. A historical photograph of China's first cohort of AI gr...

A woman in her 30s was pulled unconscious from the sea on a beach in Wanning, southern China, on April 26, after nearly drowning in strong waves. With no signs of breathing and no detectable pulse, the situation quickly turned critical.Two off-duty ICU nurses from The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine—JIANG Zhiwen and YUAN Yuan—were nearby when they heard calls for help and rushed to the scene.Working side by side, the pair immediately began emergency resuscitatio...

On April 9, 2026, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) hosted the Qiantang Dialogue: Belt and Road Forum on Smart Anesthesia and Innovation in Perioperative Management in Hangzhou, bringing together 26 leading experts from 9 Belt and Road countries.Under the theme “Empowering with Digital Intelligence, Anesthesia without Borders,” the forum created a high-level platform for international exchange on smart anesthesia, perioperative safety, critical care ...

On May 29, 2026, the finals of the 2025-2026 Chinese University Volleyball League (CUVA) concluded in Xiamen, Fujian Province. The Zhejiang University (ZJU) High-Level Women's Volleyball Team delivered an outstanding performance, securing fourth place nationally after eight days of intense competition.The tournament brought together the top 24 university teams from across the country. In the group stage, the ZJU team demonstrated dominant form, advancing to the knockout stage with four conse...

At first, artificial intelligence (AI) seemed like a mystery to CHENG Xinyu. However, through lines of code and countless tests, he gradually cleared his path. Today, Cheng is a student in the class of 2022 in the Mixed Class of Chu Kochen Honors College at Zhejiang University (ZJU), majoring in Computer Science and Technology, dedicated to finding the "optimal experience" of AI.Cheng’s affinity for computer science began in high school, where he was a frequent participant in informat...

Since its launchin October 2024, the "You Say, We Make Together" food wish campaign at Zhejiang University (ZJU) has received nearly 5,000 food wishes from students and faculty across the country. To ease homesickness and bring a touch of home to the campus, ZJU's dining services have been working to turn these culinary wishes into reality.The initiative, which began by introducing requested dishes to canteen menus, has recently upgraded. The new phase features "Food Wish Work...

Recently, Enrico Schleiff, President of Goethe University Frankfurt, visited Zhejiang University (ZJU). President MA Yanming met with the delegation on Zijingang Campus, where the two universities signed a university-level student exchange agreement.During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on student exchange, joint talent cultivation, scholar mobility, and research collaboration. Both universities agreed that they have built a strong foundation for cooperation in areas such as life sci...

On May 13, MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University (ZJU), met with a delegation led by Lê Quân, Deputy Minister of Education and Training of Vietnam. The two sides exchanged views on student development, training for education administrators, and future cooperation between Zhejiang University and universities in Vietnam.During the meeting, MA Yanming introduced ZJU’s recent development and its growing engagement with Vietnamese partners. He noted that exchanges between ZJU and Vietnamese ...

On May 18, a delegation from the National University of Singapore (NUS), led by Tan Sian Wee, Senior Vice President (Innovation and Enterprise), visited Zhejiang University (ZJU). Associate Vice President GU Zhen met with the delegation to discuss future collaboration.During the meeting, GU Zhen introduced ZJU’s approaches and achievements in innovation and entrepreneurship education. He noted that ZJU and NUS have maintained close and productive cooperation in education and research for many y...